Salcombe, South Hams, Devon. Salcombe is a popular seaside town within South Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (and it truly is!). The pub is Salcombe's oldest, dating from 1739 and was first called the Commercial Inn. It is located next to the Jubilee Pier from where the Eastportlemouth and Kingsbridge ferries run. It was so cool that the Kingsbridge ferry dropped me off at the foot of the stairs leading up to the pub!

The lower level of the pub is very small, consisting of mainly the bar area. But it leads out onto a large waterside beer garden with spectacular views of the estuary to East Portlemouth and out towards the open sea. What a fantastic place to sit and enjoy a beer! They offer several beers from Palmers brewery in Bridport, Dorset where they have been brewing since 1794. I had a 200 Premium Ale along with some seared local scallops and chorizo - so delicious!